1.
Beautiful even without eyebrows, Mona Lisa… … 14
2.
A painting capturing a moment of 0.1 seconds, "Impression: Sunrise"... 26
3.
The stars are dancing (Starry Night) … … 38
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Scary but addictive! 〈Scream〉 … … 48
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A painting that transcends reality: "The Persistence of Memory"… … 60
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What are you thinking about? The Thinker… … 72
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The simplest and most perfect painting, Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow… … 84
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Mysterious and mysterious "Girl with a Pearl Earring"... 96
9.
Let's go and welcome everyone! "The Birth of Venus"... 106
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The rich hated it? "The Gleaners"... 118
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There's Light in the Dot! "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" … … 132
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A painting brighter than gold, "The Kiss"... 142

Hidden secrets in works of art that no one has ever told you about
If you know this, you can be an art expert too!

Art is close to our daily lives and surroundings, but it is also a field that is difficult to properly understand and enjoy.
Few people appreciate the numerous works of art hanging in art galleries knowing why they were painted, what message they convey, and how to interpret them to properly enjoy and appreciate them.
Especially for children who are new to art, artworks may feel like simple 'pictures' filled with lines, surfaces, and colors on a large canvas.
Mondrian's Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow appears to be simply a painted square, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa appears to be a peculiar painting of a person without eyebrows, and The Scream appears to be a painting that depicts a person screaming in a comical manner.
Why these paintings are world-famous, long beloved by the public, and destined to be considered timeless masterpieces cannot be fully understood simply by looking at them. "Why is this painting famous?", an art education book for children taking their first steps into the world of art, reveals fascinating facts and hidden secrets hidden within the works, revealing them in detail.
For those who have felt that art is vague and difficult because no one has properly explained it to them, this book serves as a guide to help them transform from an 'ignorant person' to an 'art expert.'

Art columnist Lee Yuri's
A very easy introduction to children's art

Author Lee Yu-ri, who has been writing art-related books such as 『Tilted Art Museum』 and 『Women Who Torn the Canvas』 for a long time, has written her first introductory art book for children.
Using my own experience of talking to my children about art pieces and visiting art museums with them, I explain each piece in a friendly yet detailed manner.
The author brings together art history and basic concepts along with fascinating stories surrounding famous paintings, including the unprecedented theft of the Mona Lisa, the story of how The Thinker was almost left unfinished, the reason why Impression: Sunrise shocked the public when it was published, and the story of Vincent van Gogh, which is more cinematic than the movie itself.
This book is a more friendly introduction to art than any curation or guide, containing not only the background knowledge essential to understanding the work, but also various stories that will make appreciating the work more enjoyable and spark interest in art.

Works that became famous for a reason
A book that lets you talk about everything about famous paintings in just over a minute.

“There are not many people who can explain for more than a minute why famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa, Sunrise, and Starry Night received more attention than any other painting of the same era, and what the artist truly wanted to convey through them.
This book gives you the answer to that one minute question.
This book, in which the author does his best to explain the most frequently asked questions about paintings praised as so-called 'masterpieces,' is enjoyable not only for children and teenagers but also for adults.” - Art essayist Kim Young-sook

This book, "Why is this painting famous?", is packed with essential information and stories not only for children who are new to art, but also for teenagers who are delving deeper into the world of art, and adults who want to truly appreciate works of art at art museums.
Knowing why world-famous paintings have been loved for so long and why they became famous not only allows you to appreciate the works more deeply, but also naturally understand the artist's values ​​and mindset, as well as other works published during that era.
As you read this book, you'll travel back in time to the birth of famous paintings, vividly witnessing the moments when these works began to shine. At some point, you'll be able to happily explain famous paintings and art for more than a minute.

Curriculum linkage

3rd grade art 2.
Alkongdalgong, Conversation with Art
3rd grade art 4.
All together, one with art
4th grade art 1.
Meeting new friends
5th grade art 2.
Happy Art Journey
5th grade art 4.
Art Yard Together